Hindu Pilgrimage Tour
Pilgrimage as a fundamental and key aspect of the Hindu community. The pinnacle act of Hindu worship, is to stand in the presence of the deity and to look upon the image with their eyes, so as to see and be seen by the deity. A pilgrimage is a religious journey; people undertake pilgrimages so they can worship at special places which are connected to their religion. Journeying to holy places of pilgrimage are generally carried out as acts of faith and devotion in accumulating religious merit or to atone for sins. Pilgrimages are also regarded by Hindus as a religious duty from which darsan can be attained.
There are thousands of pilgrimage sites - tirthas (sacred, fords or crossings) in India, where many places of pilgrimage are renowned for their divine images. And it is the darsan of these divine images that are sought , because the darsan is believed by Hindus to be far greater and significant than that which can be granted and given by holy men i.e. sadhus. It entails then, that holy places of pilgrimages are an extension of additional darsan, of which can be given and received by traveling on a pilgrimage.
Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Haridwar - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Delhi
Day - 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival our representative shall meet you at the airport to welcome you and transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel. Guide Map of Delhi
Temple of HaridwarDay - 02 - Delhi
Today full day city tour covering – Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple – The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government Headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Humayun Tomb, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation. Overnight hotel. Guide Map of Uttaranchal
Day - 03 - Delhi – Haridwar
Today we shall drive you to Haridwar. On arrival check in into hotel. Later we shall take you for a visit to the Har – Ki – Pauri, enjoy the “AARTI” in the evening. Later back to hotel for overnight stay at the hotel.
Day - 04 - Haridwar – Syana Chatti
Today we shall drive you to Syana Chatti – a scenic spot on the banks of River Yamuna. Overnight hotel.
Day - 05 - Syana Chatti – Yamnotri – Syana Chatti
5kms By Road & 13 Kms trek one side. Drive to Hanuman Chatti, trek start to Yamunotri & Back. Overnight stay at Syana Chatti. Hanuman Chatti: The confluence of Hanuman Ganga & Yamuna River. Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund. Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day - 06 - Syana Chatti – Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi via Badkot. Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi. Overnight hotel.
Day - 07 - Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
Drive to Gangotri. Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases. Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank. Gaumukh: The Gaumukh Glacier is the source of Bhagirathi & is held in the high esteem by the devouts who do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the BONE CHILLING icy water. It is 18 km from Gangotri by trek. Either check in Hotel at Gangotri or back to Uttarkashi.
Day - 08 - Uttarkashi – Rudraprayag
After early breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight Stay at Skylark’s Resort at Rudraprayag. Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda. Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms). Overnight hotel.
Day - 09 - Rudraprayag – Gaurikund – Kedarnath
Drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.
Day - 10 - Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Rudraprayag
14kms Trek (Back) & 78 kms/3hr later back to Gaurikund from Kedarnath. Drive to Rudraprayag from Gaurikund. Check in into resort at Rudraprayag. Overnight hotel.
Day - 11 - Rudraprayag – Joshimath
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. Overnight hotel.
Day - 12 - Joshimath – Badrinath
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. Overnight hotel.
Day - 13 - Badrinath - Govindghat
Today we shall drive you to Govindghat. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day - 14 - Govindghat - Haridwar - Delhi
Today we shall drive you back to Haridwar in time enough to catch the Shatabdi Express to Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day - 15 - Delhi Departure
Today transfer to Airport for flight back home.
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